Alert, intelligent 94 year old woman, minor memory loss, low energy, apologizing for not sending xmas cards, etc... losing interest in life...heavy smoker, lots of coughing, hearing problems but not severe, mobility problems, overweight...seems defeated and depressed. Has neighbors around her who watch out for her....got worse since fall season. SAD???
Your mom may not be too happy with what she might see as her “failures” including the smoking and weight issues. Those sort of realizations can depress anyone, no matter what age. Since you say she is alert and intelligent, give her something to do. Set some easy weight goals for her. Work with her on a Memory book of some kind. I’m doing one for my grandsons right now, and it’s kind of fun! Try this before you medicate her. Good luck!